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Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister Shripad Naik releases souvenir of 'Scheduled Caste Welfare Association and Rebuild India Trust-Goa
1st Goa SC STAR Award 2022 to be held on 1st May to honor individuals from SC community for their notable achievements
Goa | April 3, 2022
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism Shripad Naik today released a souvenir of ‘Scheduled Caste Welfare Association and Rebuild India Trust-Goa’. Association announced 1st Goa Scheduled Cast Star Award 2022 to honor individuals from SC community for their notable achievements and contribution in their field of expertise. The award ceremony will be held on May 1st at Banquet Hall  Panaji.
Shripad Naik welcomed the initiative and said that appreciation in the form award is a very good thing, that inspires the individuals to work for the welfare of the community. The Minister congratulated and thanked Rebuild India Trust and SC Welfare Association for this noble gesture. The initiative will ultimately benefit Goa to develop and progress as a whole, said Shri Naik.
12 star awards in the field of Goa SC Star Doctor, Goa SC Star Teacher, Goa SC star Engineer, Goa SC Star Businessperson, Goa SC Star Lawyer, Goa SC Star government servant, Goa SC Star Artist, Goa SC Star Professor, Goa SC Star Sportsperson, Goa SC Star Social Worker, Goa SC Star Media Persons, Goa SC Star Woman will be awarded.
Ministry of Railways
Oxygen Expresses to cross cumulative 450 M tonnes of Oxygen delivery by tomorrow morning
Oxygen Trains to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are currently on their way
One train expected to leave from Lucknow to Bokaro to take more oxygen tonight
Since the first train of empty tankers left for Vizag from Mumbai Region just a few days back, Indian Railways has transported more than 302 MT of Oxygen safely & securely to various states across India. Another 154 MT liquid medical oxygen is on its way. Railways has picked up the challenge of movement of the life-saving Oxygen to the states wanting oxygen.
One Oxygen Express train carrying 4 tankers is expected to reach Delhi from Raigarh  tomorrow early morning .
For the residents of Maharashtra, a train carrying 44 MT  has reached Kalamboli  from Hapa  today.
Another Oxygen express is currently on the run from Bokaro  to Lucknow  carrying 90 MT of LMO  and is expected to reach Lucknow by early morning tomorrow.
Another empty rake will depart from Lucknow to Bokaro to bring one more set of Oxygen tankers.
Railways is responding to all requests received from state governments and is in constant touch with the respective authorities for additional Oxygen train requirements.
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in April, 2019
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of April, 2019. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
PROBLEM OF BEGGING
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes a sub-scheme - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’. This scheme covers several comprehensive measures including welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging. The focus of the scheme is extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages and so on. Persons engaged in the act of Begging are to be covered under the scheme.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has initiated pilot projects on Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons engaged in the act of Begging in seven cities of the country including Delhi, Patna, Nagpur, Indore, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Lucknow. These pilots are being implemented in these cities by State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies and Voluntary Organizations. Several comprehensive measures including survey and identification, mobilization, basic hygiene and medical facilities, providing basic documentation, counseling, rehabilitation, education, skill development and sustainable settlement of persons engaged in begging are undertaken under these pilots. Details of funds allocated under this pilot project are attached in Annexure.
Annexure
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Sl No.
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City Name
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Total funds allocated

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1
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Delhi
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6.0
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2
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Bengaluru
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4.0
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3
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Nagpur
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4.0
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4
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Hyderabad
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4.0
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5
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Indore
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3.0
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6
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Patna
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3.0
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7
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Lucknow
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3.0
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Total
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27.0
This information was given by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr.Virendra Kumar in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Culture
NGMA to celebrate Kala Kumbh- Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in Chandigarh from 25th December 2021 – 2nd January
Artist workshops for painting scrolls on unsung heroes of freedom movement to be organised
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi will celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with Kala Kumbh- artist workshops for painting scrolls in Chandigarh from 25th December 2021 – 2ndJanuary 2022.The celebration is based on representing the tales of valor of unsung heroes of India’s freedom movement. These will form an integral part of the Republic day celebrations 2022, analyzing the potential of art as a means to express National pride and excellence.
These celebrations with artist workshops for painting five scrolls of seventy-five meters and other substantial ones portraying indigenous arts of India is being organized in Chandigarh from 25th December 2021 – 2ndJanuary 2022. Similar workshops have also been organized in other parts of the country. The works of art will be a reflection of diverse art forms forming a unique amalgamation of traditional and modern. Inspiration will also be drawn from the creative illustrations in the Constitution of India wherein the artistic elements painted by Nandalal Bose and his team have imparted a distinctive appeal. Approximately 250 artists from various geographical locations of the country will portray the heroic lives and struggles of unsung heroes of India’s freedom movement. The artists will be carefully mentored by eminent senior artists alongwith the Director- General of National Gallery of Modern Art.
The entire program focuses on a collaborative strength, and the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi has collaborated with Chitkara University in Chandigarh for this workshop. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. It is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India’s socio-cultural, political and economic identity which is intended to beimparted prominence onthe large scale scrolls as per the artistic vision of Shri Adwait Garanayak, Director- General, NGMA.
At Chandigarh, the narratives would reflect the tales of valor fromLadakh, Jammu &Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan etcwith artistic expressions reflecting the indigenous forms of art such as Phad, Pichwai, Miniature, Kalamkari, Mandana and Warlito name a few. The scrolls will reflect the contemporary expressions too which would showcase the essence of rich cultural and artistic heritage of India while also analyzing the absolute sacrifice and contribution of our unsung heroes.
Prime Minister's Office
PM applauds 10 years old Mallakhamb player, Shauryajit's performance in 36th National Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has applauded youngest Mallakhamb player, Shauryajit's performance in 36th National Games 2022.
Quoting tweet of Gujarat Information, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"What a star Shauryajit is."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Health Authority announces revamped ABHA mobile application to manage health records under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account  mobile application offers added functionalities and a new User Interface  for improved usability
The National Health Authority  under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  announced the launch of a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account  mobile application. The ABHA app, previously known as NDHM Health Records app is available for download from the Google Play Store and already has over 4 lakh downloads. The updated version of the ABHA app has new User Interface  and added functionalities that enable individuals to access their health records anytime and anywhere. Existing ABHA app users can also update their previous app versions to the latest one.
The ABHA mobile application enables an individual to create an ABHA address , an easy to remember username that can be linked with the 14 digit randomly generated ABHA number. The mobile application also enables users to link their health records created at ABDM compliant health facility and view them in their smartphones. The application also allows self-uploading of physical health records in the ABDM compliant health lockers along with sharing of digital health records such as diagnostic reports, prescriptions, CoWIN vaccination certificate etc. after the consent of an individual through the ABDM network.
In addition to this, ABHA mobile application has new functionalities such as edit profile, link and unlink ABHA number  with ABHA address. Other functionalities such as Login via face authentication / fingerprint/ biometric and ability to scan QR code at the counter of the ABDM compliant facility for express registration shall also be released soon.
Elaborating on the ABHA mobile app, Dr. R.S. Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority  said: “The ABHA app will be instrumental in helping citizens to create their longitudinal health records. The patients can access their health records with the help of their ABHA address in seconds which will empower them in many ways. It will enable them to save their health history on a single platform and access or share their health records anytime and anywhere without a worry of losing them. This digitization of data exchange will ensure better clinical decision making and continuum of care.”
The Ayushman Bharat Health Account  Mobile App  can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or by clicking on this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.ndhm.phr . The iOS version of the ABHA mobile app will be launched shortly.
More information on ABDM is available here: https://abdm.gov.in/
Special Service and Features
Free Special Coaching Scheme
The National Career Service Centre for SC/STs, Chennai, under Mlo Labour & Employment , Govt. of India, 3rd Floor, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board Building, 56, SanthomeHigh Road, Chennai-600004. , is conducting its 27rd Phase stipendiary & free Special Coaching Scheme under Shorthand from I" December 2021, for a duration of 11 months for eligible SC/STs, Candidates, in which the candidates will be imparted Coaching in  General English  General awareness, quantitative analysis and reasoning etc.,  Computer fundamentals  Computer proficiency  Shorthand  Typing, in order equip them for their effective performance in the clerical grade competitive examinations conducted by various recruitment agencies. During training period, there is provision to pay stipend @ Rs.10001- per month to each trainee and free study materials.
Interested SC/ST Candidates registered with Employment Exchanges, with +2 pass or above as educational qualification, age between 18 to 27 years as on 1st Dec 2021, may apply for this Coaching Programme. They are being instructed to collect free application form from this centre till 30 Nov 2021.
Xerox copies of educational qualification, Mark Sheet, Caste Certificate & Aadhar Card, Employment exchanges registration card send to this office within stipulated time period.
No TA/DA will be claimed by the candidates, while participating in document verification according to the Press Release issued by Thiru Sreerag GK. Sub Regional Employment Officer, NCSC for SC/ST Chennai.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Steps Taken to Train Anganwadi Workers
Capacity building of Anganwadi Workers and other frontline functionaries is one of the core activities under POSHAN Abhiyaan. Approximately 10.22 lakh ICDS functionaries have been trained up to December, 2020. Capacity building is also done through digital platform where the frontline functionaries can learn by themselves. As on December, 2020, approx 6.61 lakh field functionaries have undergone training through digital platform.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Shri Bhupender Yadav briefs the media on the First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting in Bengaluru on 9-11 February
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav today briefed the media on the First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting to be held in Bengaluru on 9-11 February, 2023. He said that India’s G20 presidency aims to bring an integrated, comprehensive and consensus driven approach to address climate change and pursue sustainable growth. Shri Yadav also said that India will promote LiFE- Lifestyle for Environment and resilient development paradigm for G20.
Under the G20 Presidency of India, the 1st Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group  Meeting will be held at Bengaluru from February 9-11, 2023. Hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the conference will be chaired by Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
With the goal of adopting an integrated, comprehensive and consensus driven approach to tackling the challenges of climate change, several delegates from the G20 countries along with representatives of international organisations will participate in this meeting.
As a matter of priority, the working group will be focusing on the following:
- Arresting land degradation, accelerating ecosystem restoration, and enriching Biodiversity
- Promoting a sustainable and climate-resilient blue economy
- Encouraging resource efficiency and circular economy
LiFE is an important and cross cutting theme across all three priorities. The 1st meeting of ECSWG is planned over three days including a side event to witness ecosystem restoration and biodiversity enrichment practices at Bengaluru in the State of Karnataka. The subsequent meetings will take place at Gandhinagar, Mumbai and Chennai.
Ministry of Coal
Coal production in country
The Details of coal production in the country during the last five years and the current year is given below:
[In Million Tonnes]
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Year
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Actual
Production
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2015-16
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639.230
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2016-17
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657.868
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2017-18
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675.400
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2018-19
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728.718
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2019-20
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730.873
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2020-21
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620.1002020-21 Production up to Feb’ 2021
Import of Coal in India during last three years and current years up to December, 2020 is as below
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Year
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Total Coal 
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2017-18
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208.249
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2018-19
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235.348
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2019-20
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248.537
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2020-21

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156.496
An Inter - Ministerial Committee  has been constituted in the Ministry of Coal for the purpose of coal import substitution. The Representatives from Ministry of Power , Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises , Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade , Central Electricity Authority , Coal Companies and Ports are members of this IMC. This Committee provides a platform for discussions on a larger forum with the Administrative Ministries so as to guide them to encourage the coal consumers of their respective sector to eliminate imports of coal. Nine meetings of the IMC have been held so far. IMC has also directed for development of an Import Data System by Ministry of Coal to enable the Ministry to track the imports of coal. Coal India Limited  has also started an online portal to register the requests of coal consumers willing for import substitution of coal.
In addition to it, the following steps have also been taken to reduce coal imports:
- The Annual Contracted Quantity  of the Power Plants have been increased upto 100% of the normative requirement in those cases where the ACQ was earlier reduced to 90% of normative.
- CIL has signed Memorandum of Understanding  under Import Substitution for about 12 Million Tonne Per Annum  coal with the Power plants linked with CIL. Accordingly, CIL has allocated 9.53 Million Tonne  coal to the power plants till February’ 2021 under Import Substitution.
- Reserve/floor price across all e-auction schemes was kept to notified price till 2nd quarter  with a view to maximize coal utilization by the consumers.
- Increase in the dispatch to Non-regulated Sector  consumers in the current Financial Year  to 37.8 rakes/day compared to 28.4 rakes/day last year with a growth of 33%. Total dispatch to NRS registered a growth of 12% as compared to same period of last year.
- Facility of Usance LC  payment mechanism in addition to the existing Irrevocable Revolving Letter of Credit  payment was introduced to help the consumer avail credit facility from bank.
- A special Spot auction scheme was started for the coal importers including the traders, so as to enable coal import substitution. CIL has offered about 32.7 MT coal under this window out of which 7.53 MT coal was booked by the consumer/Importers/Traders.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
The third edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav begins with great enthusiasm at Murshidabad
The third and final edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2021 in West Bengal organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India began on 27th February 2021 at Murshidabad, West Bengal. Directors of all the zonal cultural centres of the Ministry of Culture were present during the inauguration of the Mahotsav and lit the ceremonial lamp . The Mahotsav in Murshidabad will run for two days, 27–28 February 2021.
The Mahotsav started with colourful performances by the local artists, which included ‘Baul Gaan’, ‘Alkup Gaan’, ‘Leto gaan’, ‘Jhumuriya’ and Ranpa folk dances. All guests present at the festival and the general audience, were spell – bound by the exemplary performance by the local artists.
The well-known folk band Surojit O Bondhura gave a touching performance. The violin brothers band compelled the audience to dance on their tunes. Mamata Shankar's ballet dance performance was the main attraction of the programme.
Besides the performances of the artists, 70 stalls of handicrafts, paintings, embroidery, and jute crafts etc. also attracted the people.
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, the flagship festival of Culture Ministry has been organized since 2015 with the active participation of Seven Zonal Culture Centres and has been playing a pivotal role to take the vibrant culture of India out to the masses instead of confining to auditoria and galleries. It has been instrumental in showcasing, folk and tribal art, dance, music, cuisines & culture of one state in other states reinforcing the cherished goal of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” and at the same time providing an effective platform to the artists and artisans to support their livelihood. Earlier Rashtriya Sanskritik Mahotsavs have been held till date since November, 2015 in various states and cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Tawang, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tehri and Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Defence
IAF’s support towards fight against COVID-19
Indian Air Force  has stepped up its efforts to meet all the emerging requirements of the Govt of India during the ongoing novel corona virus pandemic. IAF continues to airlift essential supplies of medicine and ration along with medical personnel within the country, to equip state governments and supporting agencies to combat the contagion effectively.
On 25 Apr 20, IAF's transport aircraft landed at Lengpui Airport in Mizoram with 22 tonnes of medical supplies meant for combating Covid-19. The supplies were airlifted for the governments of Mizoram and Meghalaya. Till date, IAF has transported approximately 600 tonnes of medical equipment and support material.
A 15 member team of Armed Forces Medical Services  Rapid Response had been sent to Kuwait on 11 Apr 20 in response to the request from state of Kuwait to the Govt of India On completion of the task, the team was airlifted back from Kuwait in a C-130 aircraft of IAF on 25 Apr 20. During the return, a six-year old girl suffering from cancer, requiring immediate emergency surgery was also evacuated along with her father
IAF continues to maintain op preparedness, while following all the guidelines issued by the Government of India ensuring social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the novel corona virus in IAF work places. As the nation takes big strides in its fight to contain and defeat the contagion, IAF reaffirms its commitment to meet all emerging needs in a professional manner.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Hyderabad
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operation on a group based in Eluru on 28.01.2021 at 21 different locations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The group entities are engaged in Film Financing, Aqua Culture, Real estate, Distribution of Films and Money Lending.
During the course of the search operation, hand written books, agreements and loose sheets depicting undisclosed cash transactions were seized. The group is lending huge amounts in cash and collecting interest for the same in cash, which are undisclosed. It is also observed that certain entries totaling to Rs.13 crore were deleted from the cloud data, but recovered. A major suppression of income from distribution of films and running theatres has also been observed. The group is also accepting cash over and above the registration value in sale of plots.
Total assets worth Rs. 17.68 crore which includes cash of Rs.14.26 crore, gold Jewellery, Bullion and Silver valued at Rs. 3.42 crore have been seized so far. The highlight of the search action is the seizure of such huge amount of cash and gold in mofussil stations like Eluru and Rajamahendravaram. In total, the search has resulted in detecting incriminating evidence relating to undisclosed financial transactions of Rs. 161 crore from F.Y 2016-17 to F.Y 2019-20, taxable in the hands of both the transacted parties.
Further investigations are in progress.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles untimely demise of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Ratna
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of telugu actor and politician, Shri Nandamuri Taraka Ratna.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Pained by the untimely demise of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Ratna Garu. He made a mark for himself in the world of films and entertainment. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti: PM @narendramodi”
PIB Headquarters
HAJ PILGRIMAGE: MORE TRAINS TO STOP AT ALUVA
Train No. 12081/12082 Janshatabdi Express Via Kottayam running between Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram central and Train No. 12695/12696 Super fast Express running between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Chennai central is provided with additional stoppage at Aluva station from 17th August to 24th August 2017 for the benefit of Haj Pilgrims.
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